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Welcome to the Emotion Processing Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

STEADY Study – Children Ages 2-3

Are you the mother of a child who is 3 years old or will soon be 3? Are you often stressed and feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster, with a history of troubled relationships? If so, you and your child may be able to take part in a research study to learn more about the link between a mother’s mental health and a child’s ability to control their own emotions. Compensation provided.

AGE:

2 - 3

DURATION: About one year
VISITS: At least 5

LOCATION: UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic and Sterling Building – Oakland

STEADY Study – Healthy Mothers and Children

Are you the healthy mother of a child who is 3 years old or will soon turn 3? If so, you and your child may be able to take part in a research study to learn more about the link between a mother’s mental health and a child’s ability to control their own emotions. Compensation provided.

AGE:

2 - 3

DURATION: About one year
VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic and Sterling Building – Oakland

EASE Study: Managing Emotions for Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Are you the parent of a child 12-17 years of age who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a new program called Emotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement (EASE) can help teens with ASD manage their emotions. Compensation provided.

AGE:

12 - 17

DURATION: About 6 months
VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: Webster Hall - Oakland

The SHINE Study: Shyness & Inhibition in New Experiences

Are you the biological parent of a 3-5 year old child? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how young children react to new social experiences. Participation involves two 2-hour visits. You and your child will complete interactive tasks and play games while wearing a special head cap that measures brain response. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

3 - 5

VISITS: 2 visits

LOCATION: Loeffler Building - Oakland

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Child Development